Joey
Scaffidi

7/26/16 - Verbally committed to UW-Milwaukee.

3/1/15 - 5-foot-9, 160-pound left-handed two-way player, athletic build with strength, compact frame. Projects more as a position player. 6.96 runner in the 60. Left-handed hitter, open stance, short stride back to even, good balance. Bat speed present, uses a short path, slight uppercut, pull side hitter with some lift. 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively plays through the baseball, raw athleticism, quick footwork that can improve mechanically. Arm action is short, high ¾ slot, showed some carry, 82 mph from the crowhop. On the mound arm played similarly, delivery worked online. Fastball has slight run, 75-76 mph. Throws two breaking balls, both showed distinct shapes separating them. Curveball is more 12/6, 63-66 mph. Slider has 2/8 shape, showed the ability to throw it more for strikes, 62-64 mph. Straight change sits 69-71 mph.

10/25/14 - Left-handed two-way player, 5-foot-9, 160-pounds, athletic build carries strength. Left-handed hitter, slightly open stance, short stride, minimal loading action – slight arm bar, lower half can get more involved. Simple approach, handsy hitter, opposite field ground ball hitter, slap type swing. 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. Excellent runner, 6.79 laser timed in the 60. In the outfield showed athletic footwork (quick), raw athleticism in the outfield. Arm played over the top with some carry, 80 mph arm strength. Left-handed pitcher, tall and fall delivery, stretch only. Arm works from high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 76-77 mph. Showed two breaking balls, curveball has gradual action, 57-61 mph, slider sat 65-65 mph. Changeup cuts, 68-70 mph.